City takes ownership of public road from ALDOT
The city assumes maintenance responsibility for a state-owned road. This may affect local repair budgets and traffic management in the affected area.
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Public Works
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Public Works items
Budget amendment: $200K shifted to sidewalk repairs
City is reallocating $200,000 within the Grants Fund and Rebuild Alabama budget to support sidewalk repair work. The exact project or neighborhood impact is unclear from the title alone.
Storm Water Fund budget amended for fiscal year 2025
City adjusts storm water spending plans mid-year. The amendment may affect stormwater infrastructure maintenance, drainage improvements, or flood-mitigation projects in your neighborhood.
Roundabout project: Birmingham cost-shares with Mountain Brook on Cahaba Road
Mountain Brook will build a roundabout near the Birmingham Zoo on Cahaba Road, and Birmingham is committing funds to share the cost. The project improves traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection near a major city attraction.
City partners with Mountain Brook to repair Montclair Road and stormwater
Birmingham and Mountain Brook will split costs to fix Montclair Road near Ramsey Park and upgrade stormwater infrastructure serving the area.
Condemnation repair permit approved for 824 Illinois Road
Allows property owner Sandy Whitted to repair a condemned building at 824 Illinois Road, clearing the path to bring it back into use.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards recycling contract to Birmingham Recycling & Recovery
City selects vendor for ongoing recycling and recovered-materials services. Contract pricing available in purchasing office.
Condemnation repair permit issued for 216 78th Street South
A blighted or unsafe property at 216 78th Street South is cleared for repairs. Property owners Eric Christian, Simon Cyrene, and John Waits can now proceed with required fixes.
Land area:
1 parcel
City awards $2,821 roof repair contract to Tecta America Southeast
Public Works maintenance of city facilities. Lowest competitive bid selected for Eastern Facility roof repairs.
Dunn Construction wins $6.5M citywide road resurfacing contract
City awards largest bid to resurface streets across all wards in 2024. Affects road quality and commute conditions citywide.
Ordinance amends street utility installation rules
Changes requirements for installing utilities before streets are paved and clarifies payment exemptions. May affect timing and costs for development projects in the city.
City seeks state grant for Local Roads Safety Initiative repairs
City will apply for Alabama Department of Transportation funding to repair local roads and improve traffic safety. Grant success could improve street conditions and reduce accidents in your neighborhood.
Council awards $18,709 roofing contract to Advanced Roofing Solutions
Boutwell Auditorium gets roof and drywall repairs after water damage. The contract went to the lowest bidder among competing proposals.
Council awards $18,709 roof and drywall repair contract to Advanced Roofing
Boutwell Auditorium gets water-damage repairs completed. City is paying for roof and drywall work at this public facility.
Roof repairs at David Barnes South Court: $1,267 to Tecta America Southeast
City approves roof repairs at public recreation facility using sole-source contractor. Routine maintenance to keep David Barnes South Court operational.
City sells Florence Street property to Ruddell, LLC
The city is selling real estate at 4330 Florence Street. This removes a city-owned asset from public inventory and brings revenue to the municipality.
City grants operating permit to New Generation Boarding Home at 4252 Jackson Str
New Generation Boarding Home gets city approval to operate a non-emergency transport service at this Jackson Street location. Residents in the area may notice increased vehicle activity and services.
Council awards $284K roofing contract to Advanced Roofing Solutions
City commits $284,000 to replace the roof at the IMS building (712 19th Street North). Advanced Roofing Solutions won the competitive bid.
Operating permit granted to 5 Star Transport
William R. Misko's 5 Star Transport receives city authorization to operate commercial transportation services from Cottondale.
Council approves junk dealer license for Counselman Automotive at Ruffner Road
Counselman Automotive Recycling gets permission to operate a salvage and recycling facility at 1849 Ruffner Road. The license allows vehicle recycling and parts resale at this location.